Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Habitat
Lakes, stream banks
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
hair algae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
UTRICULARIA
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Bladderwort
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
Bladderwort plant
Crossandra
In German
bladderwort Pflanze
Crossandra
In French
plante Bladderwort
Crossandra
In Spanish
planta bladderwort
Crossandra
In Greek
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
Crossandra
In Portuguese
planta bladderwort
Crossandra
In Polish
Bladderwort roślin
Crossandra
In Latin
bladderwort herba
Crossandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Utricularia
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Properties of Bladderwort and Crossandra
Wondering what are the properties of Bladderwort and Crossandra? We provide you with everything About Bladderwort and Crossandra. Bladderwort doesn't have thorns and Crossandra doesn't have thorns. Also Bladderwort does not have fragrant flowers. Bladderwort has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Crossandra has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bladderwort and Crossandra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bladderwort and Crossandra
Season and care of Bladderwort and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Bladderwort and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crossandra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bladderwort is and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Bladderwort and Crossandra Physical Information
Bladderwort and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bladderwort and Crossandra are as follows:
Care of Bladderwort and Crossandra
Care of Bladderwort and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.